"My Reason is in Health, and construes nothing ill from a distemper'd Friend."
— Cibber, Colley (1671-1757)
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for John Sturton
Date
1697
Metaphor
"My Reason is in Health, and construes nothing ill from a distemper'd Friend."
Metaphor in Context
L. LOV.
I find thou art grown an hardned Villain.
LON.
When your amazing Jealousy's my Judge, the worst of Villains. My Reason is in Health, and construes nothing ill from a distemper'd Friend.
L. LOV.
Have I not Reason to be sick of thee?
LON.
Thus far you have: When as a Friend I offer'd you a Cordial for the Infection of Leonoras Eyes: She in Revenge perswades you 'tis a Poison: I cannot blame your Fears: But till you find the Poison work, believe me still your Friend.
I find thou art grown an hardned Villain.
LON.
When your amazing Jealousy's my Judge, the worst of Villains. My Reason is in Health, and construes nothing ill from a distemper'd Friend.
L. LOV.
Have I not Reason to be sick of thee?
LON.
Thus far you have: When as a Friend I offer'd you a Cordial for the Infection of Leonoras Eyes: She in Revenge perswades you 'tis a Poison: I cannot blame your Fears: But till you find the Poison work, believe me still your Friend.
Categories
Provenance
Searching HDIS (Drama)
Citation
Woman's Wit: or, The Lady in Fashion. A comedy. Acted at the Theatre Royal. By His Majesty's Servants. Written by C. Cibber (London: Printed for John Sturton, 1697).
Date of Entry
10/14/2004
Date of Review
09/20/2011
